***Three pin UK socket adapters***

Saerimmner

Saerimmner

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Why not just chop off the 2 pin plug and wire on a normal 3 pin UK plug? saves buying an adaptor
 
Saerimmner

Saerimmner

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ilyaas123 said:
no, I still need to order but can't find a three pin so I can directly plug in a light
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options:
1. If you need a light with a UK plug just order from a UK shop and it will come with the correct plug.

2. if you need a light with a 3 pin UK plug why are you looking at lights with only 2 pin plugs?

3. You could just order a light that has a 2 pin plug and re-wire it to a 3 pin plug
 
ilyaas123

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not getting this... I needed to create a pc grow box and seen a setup where some guy has the lights directly plugged into an extension cable but he has two pin as he is from the US.... any suggestions other than get T4's which I kind of intend to :D
 
Saerimmner

Saerimmner

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ilyaas123 said:
not getting this... I needed to create a pc grow box and seen a setup where some guy has the lights directly plugged into an extension cable but he has two pin as he is from the US.... any suggestions other than get T4's which I kind of intend to :D
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Is English not your first language?

Can you send me a link to the light you want to buy? Will be a lot easier to help you if I know what light you are going to buy
 
ilyaas123

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I need to put some e27 lights in but im going to need an adapter for those so I can plug them in to an extension cable.... And English is my first language but when it comes to this sort of wiring and shit I'm absolutely lost :p
 
Saerimmner

Saerimmner

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ilyaas123 said:
I need to put some e27 lights in but im going to need an adapter for those so I can plug them in to an extension cable.... And English is my first language but when it comes to this sort of wiring and shit I'm absolutely lost :p
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Right i think im getting what you mean now......bear with me while i type a whole load of shit out for you lol,
 
Saerimmner

Saerimmner

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Right.....

For a PC grow box you will basically be using light bulbs (CFL`s), these come in either a screw cap or bayonet fitting.

The E27 fittings you were talking about are screw cap fittings, the same light but with bayonet fittings are B27 (E27 and B27 are just codes for describing the size and type of fitting E= screw cap B=Bayonet fitting)

So E27= Screw cap 27mm
B27= Bayonet cap 27mm

Screw cap fittings are mainly for US/Europe use but are getting more popular in the UK
Bayonet fittings are the main type used in the UK and have been for years


So find the BULBS that you want to use (wattage/screw size etc), see if they have a screw cap or bayonet fitting and then buy the relevant sockets for them

Wilkinsons sell all the bulbs/sockets/wire etc yo will need if you want to buy OFFLINE
There are numerous sites including ebay/amazon etc if you want to buy them ONLINE

Before i type more do you know what wattage bulbs you are going to be using or do you need help with that as well?
How many bulbs are you planning on using for your PC grow?

If you let me know this info I will provide you with a shopping list and where to get them and then a wiring diagram for you to wire them up (its very easy to do so dont sweat it)
 
ilyaas123

ilyaas123

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Saerimmner said:
Right.....

For a PC grow box you will basically be using light bulbs (CFL`s), these come in either a screw cap or bayonet fitting.

The E27 fittings you were talking about are screw cap fittings, the same light but with bayonet fittings are B27 (E27 and B27 are just codes for describing the size and type of fitting E= screw cap B=Bayonet fitting)

So E27= Screw cap 27mm
B27= Bayonet cap 27mm

Screw cap fittings are mainly for US/Europe use but are getting more popular in the UK
Bayonet fittings are the main type used in the UK and have been for years


So find the BULBS that you want to use (wattage/screw size etc), see if they have a screw cap or bayonet fitting and then buy the relevant sockets for them

Wilkinsons sell all the bulbs/sockets/wire etc yo will need if you want to buy OFFLINE
There are numerous sites including ebay/amazon etc if you want to buy them ONLINE

Before i type more do you know what wattage bulbs you are going to be using or do you need help with that as well?
How many bulbs are you planning on using for your PC grow?

If you let me know this info I will provide you with a shopping list and where to get them and then a wiring diagram for you to wire them up (its very easy to do so dont sweat it)
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I've already got x2 125w cfls e27 that I'm using for my current grow but should be done with them in about 4 days... can you send me an ebay link to one of those *relevant sockets* for an e27
 
Saerimmner

Saerimmner

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ilyaas123 said:
Yeah, B14 postcode
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Right well Wilkinsons sell EVERYTHING you need an its cheaper in there than buying online n paying the postage if you can get there

Shopping list

A) E27 sockets/lampholders (think it was 4 you said you needed?)

B) Block connector- http://www.wilko.com/electrical-accessories/wilko-terminal-block-12-way-30a/invt/0051992 ( buy the thickest one, think its rated for 30A)

C) Electrical wire- they sell this by the metre in store, go for the thickest one there http://www.wilko.com/electrical-accessories/tower-flex-round-white-3-core-1mm+sup2-wk518280-x-50m/invt/0238552 (just put this up as an example but you want the thickest WHITE 3 core wire they do, i think its 30A) Only you will know how many metres of this you will need for YOUR needs
Also buy 1 metre more than you need for wiring up the individual bulb sockets to each other

D) Electrical insulating tape http://www.wilko.com/electrical-accessories/wilko-pvc-insulating-tape-45m-x5/invt/0216340?VBMST=electrical tape

E) A plug http://www.wilko.com/electrical-accessories/wilko-plug-fitted-with-rated-fuse-13a/invt/5337578 (nothing less than a 13A fuse)

Once you have got all these bits together let me know and ill show you how to wire it all up so it works
 
ilyaas123

ilyaas123

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Thanks, will be buying in a month or so but have to gather all the things a month in advance :p Thanks for all the help and do you know any way to delete this thread?
 
Saerimmner

Saerimmner

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ilyaas123 said:
Thanks, will be buying in a month or so but have to gather all the things a month in advance :p Thanks for all the help and do you know any way to delete this thread?
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Out of interest how are you powering your 125W bulbs at the moment? do you have a picture of them and their electrical connections? As depending on what fittings they already have you may not need to buy new ones.

Only way to delete a thread is to ask the admins to do it
 
ilyaas123

ilyaas123

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Saerimmner said:
Out of interest how are you powering your 125W bulbs at the moment? do you have a picture of them and their electrical connections? As depending on what fittings they already have you may not need to buy new ones.

Only way to delete a thread is to ask the admins to do it
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If you go on to my current grow there should be some pics (pure afghan grow)

sa.jpg and this is screwed into a E40-E27 adapter which is screwed in to a E40 Grow light hanger (hope this makes sense :D) THE SOCKETS IN THE PIC ARE E27 WHICH IS THE SAME AS MY GROW LIGHTS
 
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